Chapter 134 My wife knows a little bit about boxing, I feel relieved
"Master Shen has been in office for so many days, and he is finally willing to have dinner with everyone. It's really rare."
It was evening, and it was time to get off duty.
Shen Qingyuan walked out behind a group of veteran officials. Hearing the Imperial Censor's joke, the corners of his lips curled slightly. "It can't be helped. My wife is very strict and doesn't like me drinking and socializing outside. Today, I begged her for a long time before she gave me permission."
The Censorate was responsible for monitoring all officials, supervising the judiciary, and offering advice and suggestions. Most of those who could enter were old-fashioned people with clean hands and aloof manners. Unlike other departments, they did not like to socialize privately. When they heard Shen Qingyuan's words, everyone smiled knowingly.
It’s good not to like socializing.
Entering the Censorate is almost like becoming a monk. It is best to be disillusioned with the world and not recognize relatives. This way, when writing impeachment memorials in the future, you can be impartial and fair.
Besides, as a man, it is his duty to pamper his wife more.
The atmosphere was lively when Wei Lingze suddenly appeared and rushed to Shen Qingyuan angrily: "Where is my wife? Shen Qingyuan, if you have any dissatisfaction, you can come directly to me. What kind of ability is it to kidnap my wife?"
It was getting dark, and Wei Lingze's face was even more sinister. His words were unclear, and it was easy for people to think that Shen Qingyuan had kidnapped Xiao Qinghe.
Everyone in the Censorate's office had a solemn expression. Shen Qingyuan remained calm. He glanced at Wei Lingze and said, "I've been on duty at the Censorate all day. You all can testify for me that I have no idea what happened in Lord Wei's mansion. Moreover, Madam Wei calls me uncle, so it's only natural for her to come see me. It can't be considered kidnapping in any way."
"You didn't, but Cao Chunxi has been taking advantage of my absence these past few days to invite my wife out for outings. Today, he even lied about hosting a banquet at Zuixianlou and left my wife's personal maid behind to cover up his tracks. He also ordered the Marquis's doorman to perjure himself, saying they had returned to the Marquis's mansion, but in reality, no one knows where he took my wife. If Cao Chunxi had no ill intentions, why would he set up so many deceptions to deceive me?"
Wei Lingze gritted his teeth and called Chunxi's name directly.
Shen Qingyuan's eyes turned cold, and he attacked Wei Lingze like lightning. Although Wei Lingze was prepared and quickly blocked, after a few exchanges, he was still hit on the shoulder by Shen Qingyuan, forcing him to take several steps back.
Shen Qingyuan withdrew his hand and reminded him coldly: "Nephew-in-law should call her little aunt. You can't call her by her full name."
Being publicly lectured, Wei Lingze was humiliated and about to strike again, but then he heard Shen Qingyuan say, "My wife and He'er have no grudges against each other. She even likes this niece very much. There's no reason to harm her. After they returned home, they might have gone somewhere else to play. This is a very normal thing. My nephew-in-law is so anxious because he can't find her for only an hour or two. Did he do something to offend He'er?"
Shen Qingyuan's speculation was normal, but Wei Lingze felt guilty. After hearing this, he couldn't help but wonder if Shen Qingyuan knew about Xiao Qinghe's miscarriage.
This incident not only created a rift between him and Xiao Qinghe, but if the Xiao family knew about it, it would also affect the relationship between the Wei and Xiao families.
Wei Lingze's expression suddenly turned ugly, and his aura subsided. He said coldly, "My wife has never been out so late. I'm just worried about her."
"You are worrying too much, nephew. Your aunt knows some martial arts and is brave, careful and intelligent. He'er will be safe with her. If you are still worried, you can report to the Jingzhao government and ask them to help find her."
Shen Qingyuan took the opportunity to praise Chunxi, without any worry, only pride.
Wei Lingze certainly knew that Chunxi would not hurt Xiao Qinghe. He was just angry that he was deceived by Chunxi's tricks and led by Chunxi, so he deliberately came to pick a fight with Shen Qingyuan.
Both the Wei and Xiao families are well-known and prominent families. If Xiao Qinghe disappeared for a while, he would go to Jingzhao Prefecture to report to the police and have him arrested. If this were to get out, others would definitely think that he and Xiao Qinghe had a marital discord, and there would even be a lot of malicious speculation about Xiao Qinghe, which would not be good for the reputation of both families.
Wei Lingze didn't respond and deliberately asked Shen Qingyuan, "From what Lord Shen said, Madam Shen often hangs out late because she knows a little martial arts. Lord Shen is used to it and isn't worried, right?"
There was deep malice in Wei Lingze's words, as if Chunxi was not at home every day and was hanging out outside late at night.
However, just as he finished speaking, he was hit hard on the mouth by something.
Wei Lingze's upper lip swelled up instantly, and he groaned in pain. He immediately looked around vigilantly, suspecting that someone was hiding in the dark with a hidden weapon. Everyone in the Censorate also became nervous.
They were always making comments in the court, and it was common for them to be maliciously retaliated against.
"Don't be nervous, my lords," Shen Qingyuan said calmly. He pulled out a handful of peanuts from his sleeve pocket like a magic trick and distributed them to everyone. "These are salt and pepper peanuts that my wife made herself. She asked me to carry them with me to fill my stomach. Lord Wei's mouth was really smelly just now, and I was afraid it would stink you all, so I had to use this method to shut him up."
“…”
Wei Lingze's face was as black as the ash at the bottom of a pot, but everyone in the Censorate gathered in front of Shen Qingyuan to share the peanuts.
Chunxi's peanuts were fried to the perfect temperature. They were crispy when bitten into the mouth. After a few chews, the fragrance bloomed on the taste buds.
The eyes of several adults all lit up. Madam Shen's cooking skills were really good. She loved her husband very much. She knew that the Censorate was busy with official duties, so she brought some food with her to satisfy her hunger.
Lord Shen is so stingy. Why didn’t he share such a good thing earlier?
Everyone was only given a few pieces and finished them quickly, leaving some feeling unsatisfied.
Lord Shen has a very sharp tongue. No wonder His Majesty allowed him to enter the Censorate. In the future, let Lord Shen be the one to report those old foxes. After all, Lord Shen is young and has plenty of strength and means, so they can be more relaxed.
This Lord Wei is really something. He can't win in a fight, and he can't win in an argument. He is also younger than the other person in terms of seniority. Why would he ask for trouble for no reason?
Are the people in our Censorate so easy to mess with?
Wei Lingze wanted to sow discord between Shen Qingyuan and Chunxi, and at the same time embarrass Shen Qingyuan in front of the old-fashioned people in the Censorate. But now seeing that these people were bribed by a handful of peanuts and showed admiration for Shen Qingyuan, Wei Lingze was so angry that he wanted to vomit blood.
Aren't these old bastards in the Censorate as smelly and hard as stones in the toilet when they are in the court? Why are they so tolerant of Shen Qingyuan? Have they never eaten peanuts?
Wei Lingze was about to lose his temper when Xing Zhou hurried over and whispered in his ear, "Master, this is bad! Madam Shen has taken Madam Shen to participate in the Wuyou Pavilion's selection of the top candidate tonight!"
Wei Lingze's pupils trembled: "What did you say?"
How could He'er be willing to go to such a filthy place as Wuyou Pavilion?
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